Fall 2019 Issue One

Being Native American Trout Conservation in the Teanaway Watershed

OUR TOWN

What’s INSIDE

ON THE COVER Being Native American Trout Conservation in the Teanaway Watershed

Native American community members, students and staff were interviewed to learn about social stigmas and racial issues experienced within the community. Pictured: Candice Chief Photo by Zahn Schultz Design by Shoshanah Davis & Krista Kok

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Trout Conservation in the Teanaway Watershed

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An Insight Into the World of Dutch Bros

LIFEHACKS 20 Importance of Voting PASSPORT 22 European City Quiz SPOTLIGHT 26 Youth Homelessness 32 Being Native American 38 To Cheat or Not to Cheat?

MIND & BODY 44 Buddhist Zen 48 Herbal Remedies 50 The Power of Manifesting SPORTS 52 Do You Even Skate Bro? Photo by Zahn Schultz

PULSE8 56 Thad Brewer AFTER DARK 58 Nihilistic Speech Culture 60 Bar Calendar 62 Concert Calendar

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EDITOR’S NOTE Two weeks ago I was finishing class when I received a message that PULSE had been chosen as a finalist for the prestigous, national Pacemaker Award for both best magazine, Fall 2018 Issue Two Redifining Rape, and our website.

I am incredibly proud of all of the work that the PULSE staff has accomplished in the past and even during the last few weeks. One of my favorite parts of working on this magazine is seeing staffers collaborate and join together in the excitement of production.

The Pacemaker nominations have filled us all with a sense of pride in both our work and mission as a publication. We strive to create note-worthy content and present our stories in the best way possible. And, we also yearn to give our readers a sense of personal pride and inclusiveness.

There is a diverse range of students on this campus who are looking to read stories about people like them or topics they are passionate about. To learn more about the impact of Native American culture and history in our community, turn to page 32.

Have you ever wondered why students cheat? Maybe you have even fallen prey a few times to the increasing pressure to perform well on exams. Flip to page 38 for an inside look into the reasons why students cheat and how this can impact you.

As winter rapidly approaches, you may begin to feel a need for early morning coffee runs to warm you up before a long, chilly day on campus. There are so many coffee shops in Ellensburg, but one in particular strives to make all customers feel welcomed and promotes community giving. See page 16 for an inside look into how Dutch Bros is making a local impact while serving piping hot coffee.

Skateboarding is an easy way to get college students away from their dorm room and outside with friends. To get an inside look into why college students enjoy skateboarding, turn to page 52.

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OUR TOWN

TROUT CONSERVATION in the

Teanaway Watershed

Story by Kyle Wilkinson | Photos by Zahn Schultz | Design by Anthony Cole

The water is 44 degrees when the Trout Unlimited volunteers step into the headwaters of the Teanaway River on a sunny and unseasonably chilly weekday morning. The creek is barely wide enough for three people to walk side by side. There’s a slight dusting of fresh snow on the ground illuminated by the morning sun. Water laps against a pair of worn-out waders as the men walk over slippery rocks downstream.

They’re looking for PIT-tagged Westslope Cutthroat trout in a conservation effort to protect cold water fish species in today’s changing climate. PIT tagging is a method for collecting data on trout migration, according to the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission.

The Yakima River Headwaters Trout Unlimited Chapter has been working with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), among other government agencies and organizations, to establish population estimates and habitat rehabilitation efforts for Westslope Cutthroat trout in small streams in the Kittitas Valley.

Trout Unlimited members have spearheaded conservation efforts in the Teanaway Watershed out of concern for low numbers of fish in the system. The Teanaway Watershed is a system of small creeks and bodies of water that spill into the Teanaway River, which flows south out of the Wenatchee Mountains and drains into the Yakima River.

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Understanding the Concerns Conservation Chair Pat Hesselgesser has been working with the Yakima Headwaters Chapter for almost two years now. “When I started, the direction was already targeted at trying to figure out what the status of the Westslope Cutthroat trout up in the Teanaway Watershed was,” says Hesselgesser.

Her goal was to determine whether the populations declined or if they changed due to other factors aside from climate change.

The Trout Unlimited Chapter’s main fear is of losing other species of fish in the watershed.

According to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, bull trout are a wild species and are listed under the Endangered Species Act for the continental United States. The last bull trout documented in the Teanaway was in 2006, explains Hesselgesser—that’s 13 years that a naturally producing species has been absent from its native range.

“Bull trout are like a canary in the [coal] mine,” says Hesselgesser. “They are a first indicator that there is something going on in the watershed that might not be healthy.”

Previous and Current Studies Last year, the Headwaters Chapter initiated the Teanaway Cutthroat Slam. Anglers participated by fishing for Westslope Cutthroat trout in the Teanaway Watershed and recorded water temperature, aquatic insect life, fish caught and locations fished.

This was a step in the right direction in determining the Westslope Cutthroat trout distribution, but Trout Unlimited members wanted to add more hard data to their research.

“The [Headwaters] Chapter had interest in headwater trout populations and they have interest in initiating conservation actions for those fish,” says Gabriel Temple, a WDFW Biologist.

The WDFW has been monitoring fish populations in the Yakima Basin for several decades, collecting data on a variety of species. By looking at the data collected during the Chapter’s previous trout studies, Temple determined that none of the data collected would be beneficial in developing an accurate population.

“We want to know the status of the Westslope Cutthroat [trout] up in that watershed,” says Hesslegesser. Temple and his team were able to assist with hands-on biological sampling under existing projects for fish monitoring. The two entities kicked around some ideas on how best to monitor Westslope Cutthroat trout while involving volunteers to collect data.

“One of the objectives is to establish baseline distribution information for Westslope Cutthroat trout in the Teanaway Basin,” says Temple. “So we PIT-tagged some and released them.” Temple and his team caught and PIT-tagged 300 Cutthroat in the North Fork of the Teanaway River, Jungle Creek and Stafford Creek.

The new program with the Headwaters Chapter is participating in roaming PIT-tag surveys to locate released fish and document their movements.

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Surveys began this year in early September, when water flows were at their lowest and water temperatures were near their highest. “We can basically establish a baseline under current conditions, representing the current natural distribution of Westslope Cutthroat,” says Temple. “And we can use that information [in] the future to judge whether there are shifts in distribution and if so, incorporate...water temperature or environmental variables to see if the population does in fact change in their distribution.”

The data collected will help the WDFW plug numbers into statistical scenarios. These will determine how ecosystems and fish dispersal will change 20, 30, 40 and even 50 years in the future. It may even determine if fish will be around before the end of this century, according to Hesselgesser.

THE PLAYERS: Yakima River Headwaters Chapter of Trout Unlimited, Trout Unlimited , Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Yakama Nation and Mid-Columbia Fisheries

A Volunteer’s Perspective Dan Matlock, a Trout Unlimited member and volunteer with the Headwaters Chapter, has been attending most of the surveys this fall. “The Yakima’s in our backyard,” says Matlock. “Anything I can do to contribute to fish recovery and figuring out what’s going on with fish is certainly of interest...I now have time since my retirement to contribute.”

Matlock regularly coordinates groups of volunteers and directs them to various locations in the Teanaway to scan the water for Westslope Cutthroat trout. “I think getting people interested...active...involved and out in the stream will just create more interest in the project,” he says.

Volunteers that participate range from concerned local anglers, to fly fishing guides and community members. Attending scanning surveys is a social time, where people can swap stories, fishing reports and appreciate the land and water around them.

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The Future The consensus among collaborating groups is there needs to be more data collected to determine what the future has in store for the Teanaway Watershed. Monitoring the Westslope Cutthroat trout population will be an ongoing project and this year’s PIT-tag survey will only be a single step in the right direction.

“It’s gonna be an eye-opener to understand how [this conservation effort] works and maybe how we can measure [and] monitor it better,” says Matlock. “So I’m hopeful that’ll be the outcome of this project. It’s just learning more about not only the system and how the fish behave, but how we can understand it better moving forward.”

Referring to past fish studies conducted by the Headwater Chapter and the WDFW, Temple agrees that continued effort will help determine the outcome of Westslope Cutthroat trout. Projects conducted by various entities in the region will have a cumulative effect on the system.

“The hope is that participating in some of those habitat projects will help mitigate for climate change in the future,” says Temple. “Things that can help lower stream temperatures… such as tree planting...helping with some of the weed abatement projects, working with the Yakama Nation or Mid-Columbia Fisheries on some of their woody additions into the stream channel... [and] help[ing] check up the water table” are beneficial to finding a solution.

Hesselgesser adds that “This is one more step in collecting data. It’s not the total project. The total project is [to] eventually come to a conclusion about what is the status of the Westslope Cutthroat [trout]… We don’t want to lose them in the river.”

“It all starts at the headwaters,” she says. “Everything flows down from the headwaters.”

Conservation is an important part of the environment for so many different reasons. Protecting the wildlife around you can have a lasting positive effect in many other aspects of life. Going out and joining the research that it takes to protect Washington’s wildlife is a step in the right direction.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED For those interested in volunteering with the Yakima Headwaters Chapter of Trout Unlimited, you can contact them by email at yrhtu090@gmail.com. You can follow them on their Facebook page and check out their website at headwatersmatter.org.

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An InsIgHt to tHe WorlD oF

Dutch

Story by Matt Escamilla | Photos by Dylan Gilbert | Design by Jenae Harris

It’s a typical fall afternoon in the Northwest—cold and gray. You decide to get a pick-me-up by stopping for a coffee run at Dutch Bros. The employee asks how your day has been and you respond quickly, thinking that will be the end of your exchange. You’re surprised to find that the employee continues the conversation and appears to be genuinely interested in your response. As you’re chatting with the worker you realize that their sole purpose is to greet customers while another barista is making your drink.

This attention to customers is a normal occurrence at Dutch Bros. While being known for great service and unique drinks, this coffee chain also has a focus on community giving.

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Bros It’s All About Making a Connection

Putting Customers First

“Everybody’s always going to go somewhere and get a good coffee,” says Karina Maceda a manager and 6-year employee at Dutch Bros. “But when you make a good coffee and you also form a bond between that customer...it tastes ten times better to them because you actually put in that effort to make sure their coffee was good but also make sure they’re having a good day.”

That line of thinking by Maceda isn’t the status quo for most coffee shops—it’s a motto that Dutch Bros. employees live by. Thanks to the Dutch Creed, which is a heavily emphasized philosophy used during trainings, employees learn to emphasize the community aspect of the company with every customer.

Joanna Santana, a former employee of Dutch Bros. and PULSE Social Media Manager, says there were plenty of instances where she reflected on the Dutch Creed during her five months working for the company. Santana explains that the Dutch Creed is a reminder “That we’re there to not just serve coffee but to also help at the same time.”

“A lot of times people have a perspective and people see the type of community that Dutch Bros. makes for people and ourselves. To some, it may

Both Santana and Maceda experienced situations where understanding customer experiences came before the job.

“I think my most recent [experience] that I can remember was there was this lady that came through and she was getting ready to have brain surgery,” explains Maceda. Given the situation, Maceda decided she wanted to give the individual a kind gesture. “It was probably the simplest thing but I gave her a hundred-dollar gift card for Dutch Bros. just because she was telling us about her situation.”

As uncommon as that situation may sound, according to Santana, it’s not. “You get stuff like that all the time, it’s kind of crazy really because it’s a coffee stand.”

Santana also recalls a time where working at Dutch allowed her to take part in a customer’s special day, even if it was only for a few minutes.

“One of our customers [came] through on adoption day with her dad...I was so excited...

They were the last car in line so I just stayed there...and talked with them while they waited,” says Santana. She also explains that the customers both got really teary-eyed and she could see the dad still shaking from the day’s events.

seem staged...but I think it’s genuine,” says Santana.

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Similarly, after learning about a job opportunity at a local construction company, Sheynia Martin, senior Mechanical Engineering Technology major, shared the news while in line at Dutch. “When I got a job offer, I wanted to celebrate my day with a good coffee. The barista was actually interested in my accomplishments and was interested in my day,” says Martin.

Customer Experience Martin usually stops by Dutch Bros. twice a week and excitedly anticipates her next drink. “I just love the environment that Dutch Bros. is able to provide to customers and the happiness I feel whenever I

visit. They always leave me in a good mood. It’s a great part of my day,” explains Martin.

She also explains, “I have been to other coffee stands in Ellensburg but other baristas have not felt as genuine about their interest in my day...

They ask me but their response is very vague and... not as interested as baristas at Dutch Bros.”

Becoming a Part of Ellensburg

Even though Dutch Bros. has only been in Ellensburg since June, they are already becoming a part of Ellensburg’s community.

“We’re here and all we want to do is make drinks and make people laugh,” explains Maceda. “If anybody is having a hard time with homework or work... just come through and we’ll try our best to make you laugh or smile.”

The employees also wear Wildcat gear on Saturdays during football season as another way to connect with the community, according to Maceda.

Maceda summarizes, “Don’t just make a coffee to make a coffee—make a coffee with a purpose.”

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LIFE HACKS

The Importance of Voting Story by Elena Peyton Jones | Design & Illustration by Sara Roach

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veryone around you is talking about politics.

Democrats, Republicans, candidates, ballots and voting. ‘Who cares?’ you wonder.

‘What does any of this have to do with me?’

Next year, 2020, is a presidential election year. With talk of hot button topics like gerrymandering, fake news and the widening partisan gap, it can be tempting to pretend that politics don’t matter.

Or at least that politics and voting are issues for your future self to tackle. So why is voting so important, especially for college students?

Voting in Society

This year marks the 100th anniversary of women getting the right to vote. Voting is a privilege as Todd Schaefer, Professor of Political Science says, “You should take advantage of that, because you might live somewhere where they didn’t have that [or] people have died” for it.

A democratic system of government requires participation, and the easiest way to do that is to vote. Barb Flanagan, Assistant Professor of Political Science suggests that Americans take their free speech for granted, citing 20

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Saudi Arabia as an example. In the Middle East a social media post that seems at all critical of the government results in police raiding your home and perusing your contacts list to find anyone who might sympathize with you.

In the United States voting is often said to be a civic duty. But in other places, like the United Kingdom, voting is engrained in the culture.

“There is more of an engagement from an early age to learn more about what’s going on in their politics and how that’s affected by other countries,” says Veronica Cano, Professor of Law and Justice. “There’s definitely a push to vote. They’re very politically active in that sense,” she says.

This difference stems from a more comprehensive education, but even more importantly, an understanding of politics and voting that goes beyond the sense of duty.

What’s Stopping You?

In the 2016 presidential election, only 46.1 percent of people between the ages of 18 and 29 voted according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

One of the largest barriers to young people’s involvement in democracy is voter registration.

This is, in part, due to the way

registering is set up, says Schaefer. Nelson Pichardo, Sociology Professor, suggests registration could occur automatically with a driver’s license, when gaining citizenship or even at birth. This would remove the extra step of registering on your own.

Schaefer, Pichardo, Flannagan and Cano agree that democracy encourages young people to get involved in politics and voting, while simultaneously making it more difficult for them to do so.

“Voting is all about having your government be responsive to what you want,” says Pichardo.

“If young people don’t vote...the government ignores them. It’s... that simple.”

Issues like climate change are sparking younger generations into activism and involvement because there is a clearer connection between the present and the future, agree Cano and Schaefer.

One of the most intimidating barriers can be simply getting informed on major issues. It takes a lot of work to research candidates, propositions and laws in order to make informed decisions.

Older generations are more likely to vote, Cano says, and that means that the issues that impact

younger people, aren’t changing.

“If you’re not involved, other people will be and they may not have the same values and interests that you do,” says Schaefer.

What Can you Do?

The first thing young people can do is register to vote. The next step is actually following through with voting in every election— not just in presidential ones, but also congressional, state and local elections. These are where representatives and senators are elected along with the chance to vote on initiatives and reforms (usa.gov).

“If more people were involved and interested, we’d be a more lively and vibrant country,” explains Schaefer. “If you want the world to be the way you want... you [need] to add your voice into the mix,” adds Pichardo.

Registering to vote is a process worth undertaking if you want your voice to be heard.

Everyone has something to discuss and one of the best ways for your opinion to be known is through casting your vote.

Ways you can register to vote: 1. online, at voter.votewa.gov.

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PASSPORT

EUROPEAN City Quiz

Contributions by Rachel Retchless | Design by Anthony Cole

From castles, palaces and cathedrals to rolling hills, snow-capped mountains and white sandy beaches, Europe has something for everyone. But with so many options, how do you pick where to go?

PULSE has created a quiz to help you decide which European city should be your next travel destination (warning, this quiz may cause spontaneous plane ticket purchasing).

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What time of year works best for your European excursion?

A. July-August B. May-June C. April-May D. February-March If you had to pick one, what type of weather would you prefer to travel in?

A. Hot—I want a tan B. Warm, but pleasant C. Cool and crisp D. Icy cold Which outfit do you want to flaunt on your trip?

A. Swimsuit!

B. Shorts and a T-shirt C. A jacket suits me best D. Coats and layers, please Which activity sounds the most ideal for a fun day on vacay?

A. Laying on the beach B. Eating—just eating C. Visiting castles and palaces D. Skiing or snowboarding You’re ready for some sightseeing and exploring. How do you want to get around?

A. Bus B. Walk C. Train D. Snowmobile What is your drink of choice while you’re relaxing and soaking up the city?

A. Horchata B. Coffee, duh C. Tea please!

D. Hot chocolate It’s your last night of vacation. What is your go-to meal?

A. Paella B. Pasta C. Fish and chips D. Fondue with soft bread for dipping

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Barcelona, Spain in the summer months of July and August is your perfect getaway. Enjoy the wonderful flavors of Spanish food, historic sites and beaches. The heat is perfect for lounging on the beach, people watching and soaking up the sun.

Rome, Italy is the place for you! May through June is the best time to enjoy this city. The weather will still be sunny, but not too uncomfortable to sit outside of a restaurant, take in the city, sip your espresso and enjoy one of the many classic dishes Italy has to offer.

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London, England is your go-to vacation.

The perfect season for tourism in London is during the spring months of April and May. Though it’s a popular place all year round, you will experience a less packed city during these months, plus, it will be the perfect cool temperature to enjoy many steaming cups of tea.

Zurich, Switzerland is your winter wonderland! Enjoy snow-capped peaks and outdoor snow sports in this city close to the Swiss Alps.

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YOUTH

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pproximately 4.2 million youth and young adults experience homelessness each year, according to a study conducted by the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). Of these homeless adolescents, 700,000 are isolated and away from their families. These youth, ages 13-25, face a number of high-risk conditions due to a lack of protective stability from a parent or guardian.

From the warm home-cooked meals your parents used to make to the cozy bed that you could return to at the end of a long day, there is always something that may be taken for granted—stability. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in the early and most vital part of your life, having a stable home, strong support system, proper medical care and basic education is essential to your growth as an individual.

These adolescents face high-risk consequences that can greatly affect the outcome of their lives.

The Causes

Family dynamic is described as one of the main contributing risk factors for youth homelessness according to the Congressional Research Service.

Jacob Seers*, senior Education major, says, “My mother kicked me out after my grandmother passed. She deemed my [sneaking out] to be inexcusable.” Adolescents without a supportive family dynamic can find themselves in a position of unstable residency.

Some geographical factors also play a role in understanding homelessness in America, such as increased urbanization and individual location.

Darlene Salcedo, Central Washington University (CWU) alumna, declares, “The rise of the tech industry and the lack of affordable housing,” is contributing to increased populations of homeless people in Seattle.

You would think that an increase in highpaying jobs would provide opportunity for local employment, however Salcedo explains, “The tech hub provides great high-income opportunities for highly trained and educated people.”

This influx of jobs may be excluding people with limited educational opportunities.

Location can also influence the likelihood of

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becoming homeless. Penny Hamilton, a former college student, has suffered multiple accounts of youth homelessness. “I don’t remember how it happened, just that we had a house, then we didn’t, [and] then I was living with my dad. My mom was an addict at the time so she couldn’t find a job,” they say.

The Fight for Survival

Basic needs such as shelter and food are necessities for living a stable life. One in three homeless teens turn to sexual exploitation in order to meet basic needs, according to the NCSL. Alma Guzman is a former Youth Case Manager for the Northwest Community Action Center, a program dedicated to providing service to at-risk youth and families who struggle with self-sufficiency. They also provide education and employment opportunities to youth and families in need.

“Many students were with friends and couch surfing, without a stable place. They were in and out of shelters and just trying to find a place to stay tonight,” explains Guzman.

Seers* mentions, “[I slept] on the side of the Safeway in Kent…I was able to use the data from my cellphone to find places to stay on hookup apps.” He adds that sex would occasionally be involved when staying the night with strangers from these apps.

While attending Evergreen State College, Hamilton experienced over three months of homelessness. They say, “I put that I was homeless on my Tinder profile and found places to rest that way. I would meet up with somebody, have sex and hang around for a few days.”

This would continue for weeks and did not stop until they were able to find someone who offered long-term residency in trade for sex.

This practice among homeless teens can lead to a number of problems, from the spread of sexually transmitted infections and youth pregnancy to facing the dangers of sexual assault and other acts of violence.

The fight to fulfill these needs do not stop here.

Finding ways to get food was another battle that

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often required alternative means. “At the time I remember being encouraged by my mom and sister to shoplift food and toiletries. I was really young so I... just did whatever I was told,” says Hamilton.

While Hamilton and their family sought out food illegally, others were left scrounging for scraps. “My mother cut me off from my bank account, which made looking for food or shelter hard. I was forced to find food from the trash...the kindness of strangers helped too,” says Seers.

Twenty-nine percent of homeless adolescents report having substance abuse problems, according to NCSL.“Kids had problems within the program. Some were coming out of treatment and some relapsed in the program,” explains Guzman.

Student Homelessness

Stress is nothing new to the life of a college student.

However, the external stressors that some students face are more severe than people may think.

It has become apparent that up to 36 percent of college students have unstable housing and struggle to have enough food, according to a study conducted by researchers at Temple University. Of these students, nine percent reported experiencing homelessness while being enrolled in school.

Hamilton lost their housing because of “A complex situation that forced [them] to drop out twothirds of the way through the year, partly having to do with financial problems.” After finding residency in trade for sex, they continuously tried to find work since they could no longer continue their studies.

“In all honesty that was the lowest point of my life and it’s sculpted who I am as a person,” says Hamilton. “I take what I learned and try to use it to live a comfortable life.”

Students like Hamilton who may be subject to homelessness in college face a list of potential consequences. They now have to pay back thousands of dollars in financial aid due to their low academic standing while they were homeless.

Youth homelessness is an issue that affects millions of individuals each year (NCSL). Learning the risk factors and issues associated with homelessness is the first step toward helping those in your community. *Name changed to protect privacy of teen sources.

GIVING BACK Anyone is able to give back to a homeless youth.

From volunteering at food drives to just being a friend, the following is a list of simple actions you can take to give back to at-risk adolescents: • Volunteer - There are many volunteer options available year-round. Food and clothing drives are a perfect way to help out a youth in need.

• Smile and Say ‘Hello’ - A simple smile is enough to brighten anyone’s day. Making these youth feel noticed and appreciated will help them feel less separated from society.

• Donate to a Nonprofit - Donating to a local nonprofit with a mission dedicated to helping at-risk youth can help keep these places running and serving the community.

• Give Them Something of Value - Not everyone feels comfortable giving their money to a complete stranger. Giving something of value such as food, water or clothing is one way to give back and ensure that the homeless youth are receiving basic necessities.

Source: Same Kind of Different as Me Foundation

Resources in the Community If you are a student who is facing the risk of being homeless, contact any of the following resources to learn about what aid is available to you: CWU Student Services: Email: cwuservicedesk@cwu.edu Phone: (509) 963-2001 CWU Housing: Email: Housing@cwu.edu Phone: (509) 963-1831 HopeSource: Location: Ellensburg, WA Phone: (509) 925-1448 Northwest Community Action Center: Location: Toppenish, WA Phone: (509) 865-7630 FISH Community Food Bank: Location: Ellensburg, WA Phone: (509) 925-5990

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To Cheat or Story by Emily Messall | Design & Illustration by Sara Roach

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n alarming 82 percent of college alumni admitted to cheating on a test or an assignment during their time at school, according to a study from Taylor and Francis Online. At Central Washington University (CWU), that is roughly 10,120 out of 12,342 students.

Professors, department directors and students were interviewed for their thoughts and experiences with cheating in order to dig deeper into the nitty-gritty details behind academic dishonesty.

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Not to Cheat?

An Insight into the Mindset and Pressures Behind Academic Dishonesty

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Center. Cheating is a broad term that covers so many What Cheating Looks Like different actions and ideas; there isn’t just one way to Cheating is a term that encompasses many different describe it. actions. The Rochester Institute of Technology notes that plagiarism can be having someone else do the Why Students Cheat work for you, copying answers, using an electronic Students are all different people who have had unique device to look up the answers, having someone experiences in life that shape them into the students transmit answers to you—the list goes on. they are. Three main reasons for cheating have arisen Katelynn Vincent senior English Language and in many departments across Literature major, mentions, CWU: internal and external “Working together on tests if pressures, procrastination you have the same class with Three main reasons for someone, opening other tabs if and lack of effort. cheating have arisen in your professor doesn’t require William Thelen, Director many departments across a lockdown browser and using of Testing Services, discusses CWU: internal and external your cell phone to look up the a variety of internal prespressures, procrastination answers” are all different ways sures. Students put so much and lack of effort. of cheating she has seen. pressure on themselves to Most of the time students pass classes that sometimes don’t know that what they’re they feel like cheating is their doing is cheating, explains Joseph Bryant, Executive only feasible option.

Director of Student Rights and Responsibilities.

“You’re paying a lot of money, you want to pass, Cultural differences can also be a factor that conyou want to graduate and get a good job,” he detributes to cheating. What other countries might scribes. Students are faced with pressure when evconsider simply working together can be seen as erything falls back onto their grades or their GPA. cheating in America.

Bryant discusses the procrastination factor that “If I had a group of students...and they had one can lead to cheating. “More often than not…it is person in that group who they considered to be a often due to procrastination. They wait until the last very good writer, the cultural expectation would be minute and then they try and get it done quickly and for that person to do the work for that whole group by doing it quickly they don’t have time to put the and they really didn’t view that as cheating,” says effort [in] so they use other sources,” says Bryant.

Katie Boswell, Director of the Academic Success Thus ensues a copy-and-paste party until the student

Cheating Stats 36% 24% of undergraduates admit to “paraphrasing/copying [a] few sentences from [an] Internet source without footnoting it.”

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of graduate students self-report doing the same as undergraduates.

38% admit to “paraphrasing/copying [a] few sentences from [a] written source without footnoting it.”

reaches their page count and finally hits that daunting ‘submit’ button. Students can become so desperate to pass, they risk putting their academic integrity in danger instead of asking for an extension.

“When we have an idea that our self-worth or intellect is tied to our performance, and not necessarily strategies that we’re using, then we tend to cheat or lie about that a lot more. It’s...a protective mechanism,” says Boswell.

It’s important for students to remember that they are more than their GPA. You’re a student, but you are a human being with struggles and emotions first.

Bryant also mentions that when students are sent to speak with him about cheating, they open up to him about their own lack of effort. He says that students are usually ready to own up about what they’ve done and are honest about why they felt driven to do so.

If a student feels as though they cannot pass the assignment, they aren’t going to put in the effort, describes Boswell.

Personal reasons aside, it is important to understand how often academic dishonesty occurs and what the implications are.

Since Spring of 2015, there have been 235 reports of academic dishonesty, explains Bryant. He also mentions that during midterms and finals, there is

a higher count in reports of academic dishonesty as the pressure to pass increases.

It’s important to remember that just because something was reported doesn’t mean it turned out to be true that a student was cheating.

The Impact of Cheating A variety of things can happen when a student cheats—it really depends on a number of factors.

Typically, on a first offense, a student is told not to do it again and is asked to complete an educational online course through the Academic Success Center, according to Bryant. From there, when it comes to repeated offenses, consequences can go from a slap on the wrist, to disciplinary probation, to failing a class, all the way up to suspension from the university.

Another thing that needs to be considered is what academic dishonesty does to other students, professors and the university as a whole. Thelen describes that,

“If a student cheats in the class, it affects the ranking of all the other students in the class. If they cheat throughout their career and go out to get a job and don’t know what they’re doing, then that affects the reputation of Central.”

Source: plagiarism.org

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of graduate students self-report doing the same as undergarduates.

of students admit to “fabricating/falsifying a bibliography.”

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self-report copying materials “almost word for word from a written source without citation.”

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of graduate students self-report doing the same.

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self-report “turning in work done by another.”

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of graduate students self-report doing the same.

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report “obtaining paper from term paper mill.”

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of graduate students self-report doing the same.

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Bryant mentions that professors can take academic dishonesty very personally. Why didn’t the student just come and talk to the professor about their concerns?

Another thing to keep in mind is that consequences are much more serious after college. An employer might not just give you a slap on the wrist and tell you not to do it again.

It is important to not make a habit out of academic dishonesty. Even cheating in high school should be taken seriously; cheating on entrance exams and tests like the ACT and the SAT can cause students to be ill-prepared for higher-levels of education. This can affect the lives of other students who didn’t cheat on these entrance exams by pushing them out of the running, mentions Thelen.

Whether a student is caught cheating or not, this can still have a big impact on themselves, others and the university later on.

Before a student considers cheating, they should think about the consequences that include themselves, but also the lasting effects on their future.

Preventing Cheating One main resource for helping students succeed without choosing the path of academic dishonesty is the Academic Success Center, formerly known as the Learning Commons, located on the first floor of the library.

The Academic Success Center is where students can find tutoring for so many different subjects.

Within this department there are four main forms of tutoring: math, writing, PALs (Peer-Assisted Learning) and academic coaching according to the CWU Academic Success website.

The Math and Writing Centers are pretty straight forward; come in with any math or writing assign-

ment that you need help on, and you’ll be paired up with a tutor (CWU Academic Success).

PALs can be described as a study group where a student who has taken the class before works with a group of students to find common themes that many are struggling with and to answer questions students may have, as noted by CWU Academic Success.

Academic coaching features a variety of helpful resources to students. Your academic coach can work with you in developing study skills and helping you to keep that balance of school-worksports- or whatever else you have going on (CWU Academic Success).

Another really important thing to keep in mind is taking advantage of your professors’ office hours. If you don’t know when their office hours are or aren’t sure where their office is, try checking your syllabus—or just ask them.

If you need an extension, ask for one. If you don’t understand the assignment, seek clarification. Taking some time to ask your professor questions can be better than being called in to talk to a staff member about why you cheated.

Believe in Yourself Overall, there is a lot more to cheating than students may realize. Cheating has a huge impact on not only the student themselves, but people around them as well.

Students cheat for so many different reasons, but all can be prevented by something as small as asking for help when you need it.

So ask for help, visit your professors’ office hours, go to the Academic Success Center and keep working hard. You can make it through college without cheating.

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BEING NATIVE

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In the United States, 2.9 million residents identify as American Indian or Alaska Native, according to the National Congress of American Indians. Although they only make up .8% of the total U.S. population, their historical significance in this country cannot be denied.

Native Americans, American Indians, indigenous people and Alaska Natives all take pride in their cultural heritage, though many say they are still an overlooked and often marginalized minority.

These communities are preserving their history, while continuosly battling misrepresentation and dealing with lingering racism.

UNDERSTANDING HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

Generally speaking, Native Americans say others lack knowledge of their history and culture.

People forget “Where ...we [have] come from and what... we [have] gone through to get where we are today,” explains Ellensburg community member and Alaskan Native, Richard Dalton.

“There’s a humbleness of going back to the cultural-embedded history and learning from those struggles and those trials,” says Dalton.

These stories are sometimes viewed as being pushed to the side, along with the people who share them.

One way that this history is currently being preserved is through the process of repatriation, or returning artifacts and culturally significant items to descendent tribes, according to the National Museum of the American Indian.

Central Washington University (CWU) is “Required by federal law to repatriate tribal remains and have a strong repatriation program,” notes Vice President Diversity and Inclusivity Kandee Cleary. This process is not only important for the larger community to see the value in returning these items, but can also keep Native American history alive within tribes.

PEOPLE FORGET “WHERE ...WE [HAVE] COME FROM AND WHAT... WE [HAVE] GONE THROUGH TO GET WHERE WE ARE TODAY.” Richard Dalton

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Another reason Native Americans say they remain unseen is due to a perceived stigma around what it looks like and means to be Native. They “Sometimes do not get recognized,” suggests Marna Carroll, Director of American Indian Studies, “Because the people involved are not dressed in buckskin and feathers and wearing braids.”

People can develop a stereotypical image of how others from different races or cultures act, think and speak, which can lead to misrepresentation. TV shows, movies or even online videos can be the culprit in developing these stereotypes. “Native Americans in the media are so poorly represented and when they are represented, it’s always take[n] back to the Wild West days,” and never “Modern times,” says William McLaughlin, Director of Athletic Communications and member of the Navajo Nation.

Misrepresentation not only happens in the media but also through cultural appropriation, which Dictionary.com describes as when people from non-minority groups wear traditional clothing or participate in customs used by other racial groups, without knowledge of the significance or meaning.

McLaughlin eludes that cultural appropriation can be especially difficult for someone proud of their heritage because it can feel like others are mocking or misunderstanding their culture.

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In contrast to others appropriating Native attire, some Native Americans say that wearing their own traditional regalia can be a point of appreciation or representation of their tribe. Pictured is secondyear Social Work major from Heritage University, Candice Chief. She explains that wearing her jingle dress to dances and pow-wows holds a lot of significance for her. “It’s a healing dress. This is part of my heritage, part of my identity.”

When rendered correctly and by those of Native ancestry, regalia can be a powerful tool for understanding cultural identity and spreading joy within communities. But for someone not well acquainted with people from other races, cultures or ethnic backgrounds, it may be difficult to understand how items or clothing can have such significance.

It is important to remember that everyone has a different story and way of showing their traditions. “We are living in a global world and will be interacting with those different from ourselves,”

explains Cleary. “Students would benefit from some exposure to different groups.”

There are a multitude of reasons why meeting and learning from people within other cultures can be beneficial. Whether it be in your future career, at CWU or within your neighborhood, learning where other people come from can be essential to growth.

Cleary says,

“RESEARCH SHOWS THAT WHEN STUDENTS ARE EXPOSED TO DIVERSE THOUGHT, THEY ARE MORE LIKELY TO DEVELOP CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS AND ARE MORE INNOVATIVE.”

mistaken for being Chinese or Hispanic,” says Dalton. He explains that living in Seattle “Was interesting because, for once, no one really knew what my nationality was.”

Unfortunately, some cross-cultural misunderstandings can escalate into racial prejudice or culture shaming. You may not even realize that you have a racial bias until you look back at the community you grew up in and the stereotypes you learned from those around you. It can be difficult for people to unlearn these racist ideas or jokes if it has been ingrained into their brain.

“It’s really a shame for them because they’re going to miss out on so much [that] this world has to offer and what everybody in life has to offer,” says McLaughlin. “When someone does experience racism, for minorities, my advice to them is just understand that this is learned. Racism and hate are all things that are learned.”

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EXPERIENCES WITH RACISM

Some Native Americans feel that they are still faced with people who don’t appreciate or understand their differences in culture. Similar to other minorities, they can be the target for discrimination or even racial mislabeling. “A lot of times I get

CWU was recently recognized with the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award for its efforts to create a diverse and inclusive campus. The university works to aid students from various demographics, educational backgrounds and cultural heritages.

The campus is also full of staff members who are willing to work with any kind of student.

“Anybody from any walk of life—regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, identity, no matter where someone comes from or what they’ve been through—when they step on this campus, each administrator...finds a way to make that individual person feel welcome,” explains McLaughlin.

Although some students may disagree that CWU is a diverse campus, comparatively, students on this campus are more widely accepted by peers and staff than in other communities, as recognized by the recent HEED win.

Also, CWU does have a recognized relationship with the Yakama Nation, a local Native American tribe, which may be why the university has adapted diverse values over time. The university “Sits on Yakama ceded land and as an institution recognizes the Yakama and is thankful to be able to gather and educate students,” notes Cleary.

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Not every community is as welcoming as CWU and racial biases may continue to linger if people remain unaware of what issues Native Americans face today and how they can be resolved.

Enrollment and graduation rates for Native American students at universities are very low.

In fact, in 2017 only 16% of all Native American students in the U.S. had earned a bachelor’s degree compared to 42% of all White students, according to the Postsecondary National Policy Institute.

“Going to college is very rare at times for a lot of Native Americans and for men especially, it can be a challenge,” says McLaughlin. He was fortunate enough to be a part of the Navajo Nation, a tribe with a focus on helping students get into college, and to have educators for parents, so he was able to find that drive for education.

However, some Native Americans lack information or mentors who can help guide them to higher education. Dalton explains that “They need to educate themselves to get the resources and the tools [for] not just [them] as an individual, but for their family and their culture.”

There is a need for more programs that provide opportunities not only to families but also to kids with the potential to go to college. McLaughlin has seen both within his job and his personal life that athletics can make a difference in the lives of minorities. “Being around athletics is something that’s normal for me. It’s a really solid outreach for Native Americans in general to avoid gang violence or drug use.”

With CWU’s current enrollment of “About 350 students who self-identify as American Indian,” according to Cleary, it is not surprising that there may be a need for more outlets aside from athletics, to provide these students with.

McLaughlin says that for people interested in learning more about Native culture, “The easiest thing to do is just go out and ask and actually make an effort outside of a Google search.” Attending pow-wows, spending time at cultural events or even taking classes are all ways to become enriched in the culture and knowledgeable of Native heritage.

Making an effort to understand both the history and individual stories can be life changing—for Natives and non-Natives alike.

“ BEING AROUND ATHLETICS IS SOMETHING THAT’S NORMAL FOR ME. IT’S A REALLY SOLID OUTREACH FOR NATIVE AMERICANS IN GENERAL TO AVOID GANG VIOLENCE OR DRUG USE.” William McLaughlin

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Tucked away in downtown Ellensburg just behind Safeway, standing inconspicuously amidst residential houses, is the Ecumenical Church of Ellensburg. This space is home to various communities of religion and worship, including Rai Un Zan Ji, also known as the Ellensburg Zen Buddhist Group.

Members of the Zen Buddhist community were interviewed to better understand the history and significance of this form of meditation and its presence in Ellensburg.

The Culture and Values of Zen Buddhism

Buddhism has changed over time, adapting to various cultures and traditions according to the Northwest Dharma Association, a network of Buddhists in the Pacific Northwest.

Jeffrey Dippmann, Professor and Chair of the Philosophy and Religious Studies Departments explains, Zen is part of Mahayana Buddhism, which says anybody can become enlightened in this lifetime with practice.

Dippmann notes that Zen is one of the more accessible traditions to begin practicing for those new to the world of meditation and Buddhism. But he also clarifies that while Zen is simple in premise, it’s still a philosophically challenging tradition. Before deciding to explore meditation, it would be beneficial to learn about the rich history surrounding Buddhism and the Zen tradition.

“I think understanding other people’s cultures and traditions is essential for being a well-rounded human being...in the global society” says Dippmann. “Understanding everybody’s culture is better for community building [and] international relations.”

An Insight Into Meditation

You may be thinking meditation is something that takes time and skill to achieve, but in reality, meditation is something that anyone can participate in.

“All you have to do is be human,” explains Robert Schnelle, retired Senior Lecturer of English and a practitioner of meditation.

The main objective is to “Sit, be still and examine your mind,” he says. This may sound easier said than done. However,

Schnelle reassuringly elaborates that the “Purpose is not to try to get rid of thoughts, because we can’t do that” but instead strive to “Change the nature of the thoughts.”

The best advice for anyone desiring to explore the realm of meditation is to go into the experience with a completely open mind and willingness to challenge your mental stamina.

Meditation as an Outlet

Meditation is not just for monks and nuns.

Schnelle first came to meditation as a college student 40 years ago as he explains that, “It is as much a practice of mental health as it is religion.”

Dippmann also agrees that meditation can offer numerous benefits to anybody who ventures to try it. He points to studies claiming that “Mindfulness training and Zen meditation can be good for reducing anxiety, depression.”

Meditation could be an effective outlet next time you feel stressed, overworked or exhausted from the burdens of daily life.

The Value of Downtime

In a generation engrossed with modern technology, meditation can provide a muchneeded break from the constant screen time and addictive Netflix binges.

“Your generation is missing something because you don’t have solitary time,” explains Dippmann. He points out that people often spend too much time staring at screens. “You can’t do that, you can’t constantly be bombarded. I don’t think that’s healthy.”

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“Seeing things as they are instead of worrying about who’s saying what or who liked me on Facebook or on Instagram,” says Dippmann.

Zen Buddhism in Ellensburg

Since its establishment, the Ellensburg Zen Buddhist Group and its members have been hosting regular meditation sessions that are open to all members of the community.

Schnelle shares that the group began when a Zen teacher from the Seattle area ventured into the small town of Ellensburg. Approached by interested town members eager to learn the practice of Zen meditation, the sage mentor taught these individuals various ways to incorporate the practice into their daily lives. For 20 years now, a core group of members in Ellensburg have been practicing meditation through the lens of Zen Buddhist teachings.

Is Meditation for Me?

Meditation can be for everyone. The Ellensburg Zen Buddhist Group welcomes CWU students and other members of the Ellensburg community wanting to explore meditation and delve into the realm of Buddhism, as explained on the Ecumenical Church of Ellensburg website. If diving head first isn’t your style, Dippmann recommends starting simple by setting a timer and “Just sitting still for 5 minutes.”

After his first experience meditating, Schnelle remembers thinking, “Wow, this feels like I’ve been hit by lightning.” Not everyone will feel as enlightened as Schnelle did. He points out that meditation “Is different things to different people.” Keep this in mind if you choose to explore meditation for yourself.

Whether you want to clear your mind, de-stress from life, unplug from technology or learn more about the Zen tradition, taking time to meditate could be a worthwhile investment.

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H erbal Remedies

Contributions by Madeline Wilson & Emily Messall | Photos by Dylan Gilbert Design & Illustration by Krista Kok As winter quickly approaches, many students begin to feel the first signs of sickness. Stuffy nose, a cough or low motivation—all are common signs that it may be time to slow down and take care of your body.

Before you decide to browse WebMD for a multitude of medical diagnoses, consider consulting your doctor to learn more about the benefits and risks of using the following herbal remedies to treat sickness.

Chamomile

COMMON USES- Chamomile can be used in a tea or soaked into a towel and applied to the body, more specifically, the face or neck. It can be used as a healing practice or to promote relaxation.

WARNINGS-- Consult a doctor before using chamomile as a healing remedy because it may negatively interact with other medications.

Echinacea

COMMON USES USES- Echinacea is commonly found in the form of a pill and alleviates the risk of catching a common cold and promotes long term immune health WARNINGS- Digestive issues such as nausea can be a side effect to WARNINGStaking Echinacea.

Sources: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, University of Rochester Medical Center, National Institutes of Health

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Valerian

COMMON USES USES- This root is typically found as an ingredient in root beer but it can also be used an alternative method for treating sleeplessness.

WARNINGS WARNINGS- Although the number of reported side effects are low, one may experience headaches or digestive issues as a result of taking this dietary supplement.

Garlic

COMMON USES-- Garlic has been known to lower both cholesterol and blood pressure.

WARNINGS- This supplement is typically deemed safe to consume, however, it may spark the risk of clotting or bleeding, if taken in high doses.

Ginger

COMMON USES USES- Ginger comes in many forms, including both the physical root and within supplements, however, all forms may be used to treat motion sickness or nausea.

WARNINGS WARNINGS- When used incorrectly, ginger can cause some heartburn, nausea or bloating.

Green Tea

COMMON USES- One of the common uses for green tea is to act as a mental stimulant and energizer.

WARNINGS-- Before consuming green tea, please note that it does contain high amounts of caffeine.

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nna and Sophie wanted an investor for their business and to create a community for families through holistic healing.

Donna wanted better relationships and control over dealing with toxic individuals.

Rebekah wanted to release pain from previous relationships and to find love.

All four of these individuals had one strong connection—they found their answers through the power of manifestation.

What is Manifestation?

Manifesting is explained as the ability to make an idea evident by showing or displaying desire for its existence according to Webster’s Dictionary. Maria Sheehan, a life coach who assists individuals with guidance on achieving their goals, describes manifesting as a powerful way to help make positive changes to your life and career.

“Think of a goal in present tense,” explains Sheehan. “It should be meaningful and excite you.” She also mentions that repetition is essential—say your goal aloud everyday and visualize yourself as though you’ve already achieved it.

Anna Phillips, co-owner of Wattle Tree Place, a holistic retreat for wellness-based practices, reiterates the importance of having a goal in mind. “You need to have a specific goal and trust in the journey to get there.”

Phillips’ business partner, Sophie Wegecsanyi, explains that, “Manifesting is feeling, seeing, hearing and having the desire.”

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Phillips and Wegecsanyi recommend holding your arm straight out in front of you and visualizing the desire in your hand. Focus on what’s in your hand, meditate and trust.

Pros and Cons of Manifestation

Rebekah Hetrick is a part-time holistic healer, bodyworker and energetic reader. She believes that manifestation is the art of creating a life that you want.

“The pros of creating what we want in our life can be the uplift of our entire energy!” she exclaims.

Gaining new opportunities, new choices and changes in your relationships can be more benefits that manifestation can bring to your life.

“I’m not going to say there’s a whole lot of cons to manifestation, but there’s definitely some unrealistic expectations that come along with it,” says Hetrick.

“Manifestation is not about creating immediate results, it takes time and energy; and sometimes what we get is not exactly what we expected.”

Should College Students Practice Manifestation?

The goal may be a high GPA, desired scores on the GRE exam, the internship of your dreams or graduation. Through manifestation you can visualize yourself physically achieving your goal.

Wegecsanyi recommends two main steps for college students when it comes to manifestation.

First, “Become mindful of what you put out in the universe by watching what you say.” She adds that, “Being positive and paying it forward to others can come full circle, giving you the positive energy you need for success.”

The second step is “To be clear on what you want to manifest,” explains Wegecsanyi. Phillips agrees, recommending that you “Write down exactly what you want to achieve, and put intention into that.”

Nathan Webster, co-founder and CEO of NW & Associates and Business Professor at Clark and Clackamas Community Colleges, says, “Being intentional with your goals and focusing on them will encourage looking for opportunities versus staying stagnant or settling.”

Interdisciplinary Studies Professor Nicole Dunn explains, “It’s good to have strong goals because we can run into setbacks such as flunking an exam or doing badly on a presentation.” Dunn mentions that “Manifesting can help overcome those setbacks because you are motivated, you are ready to get back on the horse.”

“Manifesting will absolutely help college students as they tend to get lost in their studies when they should be able to apply their learnings to their goals,” says Webster.

Manifestation can be useful to you no matter what you are dealing with. It is a way to take a step back

from the stress of life and shift your focus back to achieving your goals.

Using the Power of Manifestation

Writing down your goals or desires in a journal, creating a vision board illustrating the things you hope to achieve or meditating, are all ways in which you can use the power of manifestation.

“I frequently spend time writing out my goals... as if I have them already. I am manifesting better relationships and dealing with toxic individuals in my life,” explains Donna Hill, who works alongside Sheehan to practice manifesting.

“Thoughts are not enough in most situations, it also requires action. So sitting back and just willing your life better is not enough,” adds Hill.

“The results have been my businesses and all that it took to make them successful and positions at three different colleges that were presented to me without me actively pursuing,” explains Webster about the impact manifesting has made on his career.

While you walk through campus clutching your cell phone in one hand contemplating your future, an essential piece of advice would be to stop and meditate. Find a place in nature, a quiet place to think, and most importantly, silence your cell phone and focus.

Today is a great day to start focusing on your future, visualizing what you want and taking advantage of opportunities by using your power to manifest.

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Contributions by Apollo Whyte Photos by Jack Royer Design by Jenae Harris ‘BOARD!’ echoes from around the park and all shout in unison, repeating the original exclamation. This practice is second nature to skaters. If a skateboard escapes its rider, the first person to notice shouts, ‘board.’ Those in earshot repeat it in confirmation, giving warning to any skaters who may not have noticed the stray skateboard.

If you’ve never picked up a skateboard, here is a small taste of what it’s like to be a part of the skate scene in Ellensburg.

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Skateboarding can be a great way to meet new people. “I make a lot of friends here at the skatepark… [and] on campus,” says Preston McNeil, junior Philosophy and anthropology major. “It’s a great way for people to find a community because people can just talk to each other and they already have something in common.”

Levi Capoeman, junior Film major spends around 15 minutes practicing a backside boardslide, as pictured. More often than not, he doesn’t stick the landing. After every failure, he grabs his board and tries again. By the end, he lands the trick four times.

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(Above) “My cousin got me into skateboarding,” explains Capoeman. “I was really into basketball as a kid, but I didn’t feel like I fit in. And skateboarding gave me a sense of community where I could be who I wanted to be.”

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Contributions by Angela Kyle | Photos provided by Thad Brewer | Design by Krista Kok

THAD BREWER

Imagine the sense of accomplishment that rushes over you when you complete a project. Perhaps a warmth generates through you, the corners of your mouth turn up to form a smile and your mind pulsates with excitement. Thad Brewer, a junior at Central Washington University working towards his BFA in Studio Art and a BA in Psychology, knows these feelings all too well. This year, Brewer’s collaboration of three years with fellow artists came to life in the form of an 11-foot-tall Yeti on 2-foot blocks located at the top of Mission Ridge. To learn more about the Yeti and the process of installation on Facebook @missionridgeyeti.

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1. WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT? Raising my two children, and also, most rewarding as well.

2. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE? Cool Hand Luke. Why: “Because sometimes nothing, is a pretty cool hand.”

3. WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS? 10 years? Established as an artist, working on public sculpture and involved in a public service or community service role.

4. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST FEAR? My biggest fear is that I won’t live long enough to attempt all the things I want to try.

5. WHAT ISNSPIRED YOU TO CREATE THE YETI SCULPTURE? The idea that kids will be up on a mountain top skiing and discover this abominable creature with a coat of snow excites the heck out of me! With a few of my best friends and fellow artists, Kasey Koski, Zeb Postelwait and Oly Mingo, we began discussing what we could do as artists to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Mission Ridge. We came to the absurd conclusion that a giant yeti adorned in chain would look perfect at the top of the mountain!

6. WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST INSPIRATION? My father.

7. WHAT IS YOUR GUILTY PLEASURE FOOD? My guilty pleasure food would be French fries. All types of French fries. Poutine with pulled pork and brown gravy would be the ultimate guilty pleasure food.

8. WHAT IS THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN? Best advice – ‘Slow down and listen.’

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Speech Culture Speech Culture Nihilistic Speech Culture Story by Austin Kong | Design & Illustration by Shoshanah Davis

Speech Speech Culture Culture Speech Culture Have you ever found yourself saying ‘nothing really matters, we’re all going to die anyway?’ You may be surprised to learn that you are contributing to an emerging speech culture: nihilism.

This type of speech, while typically used in a joking manner, could be potentially harmful to the overall wellbeing of yourself and others.

Nihilism can be described as the viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs have no foundation and that existence is useless according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. This point of view on life can be represented through varying levels of self-deprecating speech and may be connected to deeper mental health concerns.

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Feeling Disconnected

Malique Hall, an undecided sophomore, exemplifies how nihilism can be seen in everyday college life. “[People] will go to [class], bomb a quiz and say, ‘life doesn’t even matter, it has no purpose.’” Being surrounded by this type of speech in multiple areas of your life can also contribute to how often you use these phrases.

Current world issues may also add to why students have embraced this negative speech culture. Jaelyn Sifuentes, a sophomore Digital Journalism major, explains that current events “Definitely have an impact on how I view things...

The outside world is hard and scary sometimes and it definitely impacts people.”

Media can also add to the impact of nihilistic speech on more than just the individual. “I believe the media and the news…the outside world and how we filter through it and see through it has definitely impacted us as individuals...as a culture [and] as a society,” says Sifuentes.

The Insight on Nihilism

Nihilistic speech culture introduces the possibility of developing mental health concerns, according to Mary Radeke, an Assistant Professor of Psychology.“If you’re constantly saying, ‘nothing I do matters,’ not only can that lead to destructive behaviors within yourself but destructive behaviors against others,” she says.

If you spend a lot of time with someone, you might notice yourself starting to pick up on their mannerisms; specifically the way they talk.

According to the article “Where is the love?

The social aspects of mimicry,” published in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London journal, “People have a tendency to take over each other’s posture, mannerisms and behaviours without awareness.”

By frequently spending time around a person who regularly uses nihilistic speech, it can be possible that you start to adopt the same pattern of speech. Nihilistic speech can affect more than just the person who uses it—it can start to pull in the people around them.

Future generations could potentially see changes in the popularity of nihilistic speech.

Radeke predicts, “Maybe what we’re experiencing is this ebb and flow, high tide/low tide, where we see this speech culture happening now and we will see it reduce and then come back.”

How Can We Stop This?

For some, nihilism can be avoided by understanding one’s purpose and developing meaning for everyday actions.

“Go out and find your own purpose,” says Hall.

Developing personal goals or finding your own sense of purpose may help reduce the amount of nihilistic phrases you use.

“There is always a meaning for everything and for some it’s sometimes hard to find that meaning...I’ve had a hard time in my life and what’s kept me going is seeing that there is more to it,” says Sifuentes. “I don’t believe [that] nothing matters. I believe there’s something that matters and there is a reason for everything.”

She also explains that inner reflection can help you lose the habit of negative speech. “A way to try to quit is being able to value yourself as a person. You matter even if you think right now that you don’t,” says Sifuentes. “You need to be able to see through all of the trends…[and] you need to focus on you as an individual.”

Taking the focus off of negative external influences and developing your own sense of individuality can shed light on the personal effects of nihilistic speech.

“When we see people focus on [nihilistic] language… they’re not talking to each other; I think this speechbeginsinternally,”saysRadeke.

“And if I can communicate with others that I’m feeling this way, I think that’s a way to stop it.”

Whether or not nihilistic speech culture is on the rise or if it’s a receding tide is to be debated, but what we can say is that nihilistic speech culture definitely has a negative impact on the current generation.

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DailySpecials Monday

Wednesday

Thursday

$5 Tasting Menu

Ladies Night- $1 Wells

$1 Beer $5 Long Island Iced Teas

Iron Horse Brewery 301 The Porch $5 Mojitos

The TAV $1.50 PBR

Blue Rock $5 Burgers

Iron Horse Brewery $5 Tasting Menu

Wings

The Palace

$2 Bud Light

$4 Moscow Mules

Tuesday

The Porch

$1 Tacos

The TAV

Blue Rock

Iron Horse Brewery $5 Tasting Menu

The Palace $.88 Tacos $2.50 Coronas

$3.75 Loaded Coronas

The Porch

$2 Tacos $2 Coronas $5 Loaded Coronas $3 Well Tequila Shots

$5 Glasses of Wine

$7 Domestic Pitchers

Wings

$2 Coronas $3.50 Loaded Coronas $5 Coronitas

Blue Rock

The Palace

$.88 Tacos $2.50 Coronas $3.75 Loaded coronas

The Porch $4 Pints

The TAV

$5 Wells $2 Tequila Wells

Friday

The Palace $3 Fireball Shots

The TAV

$2.50 Fireball Shots

Saturday The TAV

$2.50 Fireball Shots

Sunday Wings

All Drink Specials

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HAPPY HOUR Design & Illustration by Shoshanah Davis

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Blue Rock

Roadhouse

5-7p.m. and 9-10p.m. everyday

2-6p.m. Thursday and Friday

4-7p.m. everyday

2-6p.m. Tuesday-Friday

The Porch 3-6p.m. everyday

*PULSE does not condone underage or irresponsible drinking.

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CONCERT

CALENDAR

Design & Illlustration by Krista Kok

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The Olson Brothers Swiftwater Cellars Nov. 1 & 2 7 p.m.

Cle Elum

Kip Moore Theatre at the Fox, Nov. 7 8 p.m.

Spokane

Carnage the Executioner Old Skool’s Nov. 13 7 p.m.

Ellensburg

Guitar in the Gallery: Scott Kritzker Gallery One Nov. 17 2 p.m.

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CWU Fall Choral Festival CWU Jerilyn S. McIntyre Music Building Nov. 19 & 20 Ellensburg

Hilltop Hoods The Crocodile Nov. 20 8 p.m.

Seattle

Hilltop Hoods The Crocodile Nov. 20 8 p.m.

Seattle

Jeremy Abbott Icicle Brewery Nov. 22 6 p.m.

Leavenworth

OPEN MIC NIGHTS: Old Skool’s 1891 Bistro Every Sunday 7 p.m.

Nov. 7 & Nov. 14 Ellensburg sign up 7:30pm show time 8 p.m.

Ellensburg

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